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E-commerce Regulations updated to exempt ISPs from hate speech charges
The Government has published Regulations that will absolve internet service
providers (ISPs) and other digital service providers of responsibility for
religion or sexuality-related hate speech transmitted over their networks.
14/01/2010
Google performs human rights U-turn, threatens China exit
Google has said that it will stop doing business in China unless it can operate
without government-imposed censorship. The announcement follows hacks of
Google's systems that it said were intended to snoop on the email accounts of
human rights activists.
13/01/2010
Government amends plan for ministerial power to change copyright law
The Government has modified its proposal to allow ministers to change copyright
law without going through a full legislative process. The move follows a
campaign against the powers waged by opposition parties.
13/01/2010
Encryption alone will not secure data, warns expert after code cracks
Encryption on its own will no longer be enough to protect data, according to one
information security specialist. Secondary authentication from pass codes or
biometrics will soon be essential after two encryption technologies were
cracked, he said.
12/01/2010
Government confirms £500,000 fines for worst data protection offenders
Organisations responsible for major breaches of personal information security
will face fines up to £500,000 from 6th April this year. The long-awaited
penalties for serious data protection breaches have been approved by the
Government.
12/01/2010
Government to consult on punishments for breaking online air fare rules
The Government will consult within weeks on new penalties for airlines that
employ hidden charges to mislead consumers. The action will close a loophole by
which airlines can avoid penalties for breaking the law.
11/01/2010
OUT-LAW Radio: Peers review digital bill
14/01/2010: We talk to one member of the House of Lords who is trying to rewrite parts of the Government's proposed Digital Economy law to make it more closely reflect the realities of the digital age.
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